What Happened on June 11, 1982

Day of the Week: Friday

Historical Events


Film release premierFilm Release

"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore, is released

Director Steven Spielberg
Director
Steven Spielberg
Actress Drew Barrymore
Actress
Drew Barrymore
  • Israel and Syria stop fighting in Lebanon

Sport defeatBoxing Title Fight

Larry Holmes TKOs Gerry Cooney in 13 for heavyweight boxing title

WBC Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes
WBC Heavyweight Champion
Larry Holmes

BeatificationPapal Visit

Pope John Paul II visits Argentina

264th Pope John Paul II
264th Pope
John Paul II

Famous Birthdays

  • Diana Taurasi, American basketball player
  • Eldar Rønning, Norwegian cross-country skier
  • Joey Graham, American basketball player
  • Johnny Candido, American professional wrestler
  • Steven Graham, American basketball player